I hate to make a list of thins, but at least I won't clog the page.
1st. I have seen a lot of people cant the blade as they hone to save the spine. Is this ok and should a beginner try this. My worry is that it will make a more obtuse angle and get worse with time. Is this a problem with tape as well?
2nd. I have seen people mention forming a burr. Why would one do this and why is it important. It appears to be more of a restore technique.
3rd. I have a DMT 325, a Norton 4k/8k and 12k finishing hone. I was seeing many different # as far as laps and x strokes to get a razor shave ready. Is there a set number, and if I am right and there is not, how other than shaving do I know when I am ready for the next progression?
Last. I am assuming that when a razor comes shave ready that you just use CrOx or a 12k to refresh it and know you have a restore you bring it from bevel setting up. But what is the middle ground. Say I have restored for a year on the 12k and it just isn't the same anymore. Do I bring it from the 4k up, just touch it on the 8k before finishing again, or barely touch the 4k than 8k than 12k?
Sorry to leave such a loaded thread but often I am picking up a lot from reading but I feel like I am missing the over all concepts to tie everything together so I can answer things myself.
1st. I have seen a lot of people cant the blade as they hone to save the spine. Is this ok and should a beginner try this. My worry is that it will make a more obtuse angle and get worse with time. Is this a problem with tape as well?
2nd. I have seen people mention forming a burr. Why would one do this and why is it important. It appears to be more of a restore technique.
3rd. I have a DMT 325, a Norton 4k/8k and 12k finishing hone. I was seeing many different # as far as laps and x strokes to get a razor shave ready. Is there a set number, and if I am right and there is not, how other than shaving do I know when I am ready for the next progression?
Last. I am assuming that when a razor comes shave ready that you just use CrOx or a 12k to refresh it and know you have a restore you bring it from bevel setting up. But what is the middle ground. Say I have restored for a year on the 12k and it just isn't the same anymore. Do I bring it from the 4k up, just touch it on the 8k before finishing again, or barely touch the 4k than 8k than 12k?
Sorry to leave such a loaded thread but often I am picking up a lot from reading but I feel like I am missing the over all concepts to tie everything together so I can answer things myself.